The Kawasaki Z250 C motorcycle specifications include a 246 cc (15.01 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 132 kg (291 lb).
Key specifications
The 1980 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z250 C compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 18th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 41% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 19th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
246 cc — larger displacement than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
132 kg — heavier than about 18% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 82%.
9 L — larger than about 19% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-16 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 246 cc (15.01 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 132 kg (291 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 126.0 km/h (78.3 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.